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South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan is travelling to Washington this week to negotiate with US officials ahead of an anticipated tariff announcement, amid concerns over forced labour investigations affecting Korean exports.
South Korea's National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac has dismissed concerns that a data breach investigation into US-listed e-commerce company Coupang is straining Seoul-Washington relations, insisting the matter remains separate from broader trade, investment and security negotiations.
A Michelin-starred South Korean restaurant owner faces one year imprisonment after prosecutors alleged he served black ants atop sorbet to enhance flavour, breaching strict food safety regulations that limit edible insects.
South Korea's acting police chief has announced comprehensive reforms following a collusion scandal involving the investigation of a suspect accused of murdering a teenager. The overhaul aims to restore public confidence in law enforcement.
Researchers from South Korea's KAIST and Stanford University have created robotic clothing powered by pressurised air vines that automatically dress wearers in seconds without requiring hand use or assistance.
A Seoul High Court has temporarily suspended a Fair Trade Commission decision designating Coupang founder Kim Bom as the e-commerce group's controlling entity, citing potential irreparable harm while the main legal challenge proceeds.
Britain's Princess Anne will visit South Korea this week to commemorate the 75th anniversary of pivotal Korean War battles and honour British military sacrifices during the 1950-53 conflict.
A Seoul court has sentenced former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to two years in prison for accepting illegal political funds disguised as free opinion polls. The conviction represents his latest legal setback following his failed 2024 martial law attempt.
Kim Ha-soo, former chief of South Korea's Cheongdo county, was found dead on a mountain while under investigation for allegedly accepting illegal payments in exchange for promotions.
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to two years in prison for accepting free political polling services worth millions of won during his presidential campaign, in violation of campaign finance laws.
South Korea has enacted stricter penalties for fake news distributors, including fines up to 1 billion won. However, journalists and opposition lawmakers warn the vague legislation could suppress press freedom and chill public discourse.
South Korea's Supreme Court has upheld a seven-year prison sentence for former president Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed 2024 martial law declaration and related charges. The ruling marks a definitive legal conclusion to one of several cases against the disgraced leader.
South Korea's Supreme Court will broadcast live its verdict Thursday on obstruction of justice charges against former President Yoon Suk Yeol, rejecting his legal team's concerns over fair trial rights.
Korea Football Association president Chung Mong-Gyu has resigned following South Korea's premature exit from the FIFA World Cup. The decision comes amid criticism over his hiring of coach Hong Myung-Bo and broader governance concerns.
South Korean entertainment agency Ador has submitted audio recordings and contract documents claiming former chief executive Min Hee-jin deliberately orchestrated NewJeans' effort to leave the company, contradicting her previous denials.
South Korean authorities are investigating a police officer who attempted to board an aircraft carrying live ammunition. The officer, based in Gyeonggi province, was discovered with bullets during airport security screening at Jeju Airport.
An Incheon police officer faces criminal charges after accidentally running over a woman in her 60s with her patrol car while responding to a distress call about the collapsed citizen in the early morning hours of July 3.
Theborn Korea, which operates Paik's Coffee, has terminated its franchise agreement with a store in South Korea after the owner was found to have violated labour laws and allegedly extorted money from a teenage part-time worker over disputed drinks.
South Korea has rolled out a smartphone application enabling stalking victims to monitor suspects' real-time locations via electronic ankle monitors, responding to persistent safety concerns after numerous victim deaths.
SK Hynix is preparing to raise up to $29.43 billion through an American Depositary Receipt listing on Nasdaq, marking a potential record for ADR offerings. The proceeds will fund new chip manufacturing facilities and equipment as demand for AI-related semiconductors accelerates globally.
South Korea's ruling Democratic Party chairman Jung Chung-rae has resigned, signalling his intention to contest the party's August leadership election alongside Prime Minister Kim Min-seok and former leader Song Young-gil.
South Korea's former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae received a 25-year prison sentence for his involvement in supporting former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration in December 2024. The conviction marks another significant accountability moment in the political crisis.
Starbucks closed over 2,000 South Korean locations for mandatory staff training after a subsidiary's advertising campaign sparked outrage by promoting a product on the anniversary of a military crackdown.
A major think tank survey finds most strategic leaders in Japan and South Korea oppose acquiring nuclear weapons, yet warns that if one nation reverses course, support could surge rapidly across the region.
Seoul is debating free or subsidised bus rides for residents aged 70 and older, building on existing subway benefits. The proposal has cleared a council committee but faces questions about sustainability as the city's senior population expands rapidly.
South Korean police confirmed that an amputated leg discovered at a recycling centre in Incheon was accidentally discarded by a nursing hospital. A cleaner mistakenly treated the medical waste as recyclable material, triggering investigations into potential violations of waste management and medical service laws.
South Korean police have questioned a Starbucks Korea executive over a bungled promotional campaign that coincided with the 46th anniversary of the 1980 Gwangju uprising, triggering widespread public backlash.
South Korea's parliament has initiated a 45-day investigation into the National Election Commission following ballot shortages that disrupted the June 3 local elections, marking serious questions about electoral administration.
Police in South Korea's Jeju Island are investigating a high school student accused of entering an elementary school teacher's classroom on multiple occasions and leaving semen and urine. The student claims he was searching for a restroom.
Cambodia is aggressively pursuing South Korean investment in automotive components, electric vehicles, and healthcare technology as it moves beyond garment manufacturing. Deputy PM Sun Chanthol led a delegation to Korea to strengthen bilateral ties and attract higher-value industries.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called for measured protest activity following the June 3 local election, while firmly rejecting allegations of electoral fraud related to reported ballot shortages.